Gold-Star Mom Jumps from Plane…with Team of Veterans into Normandy to Commemorate D-Day, Her Late Son’s Memory This article was first published in August of 2019 and is republished with permission by Kate Ketschek [Seattle, WA, May 2, 2019]—An elite team of veteran Army Rangers and Green Berets will jump into Normandy from a WWII C-47 aircraft to recognize the 75th … [Read more...]
The Work-Life Balance: Tips for Veterans (and the Rest of Us)
The Work-Life Balance: Tips for Veterans (and the Rest of Us) by Scott Faith Have you ever experienced a kind of mental and psychological breakdown before? It's not as uncommon as you might think. At those moments, you feel as though the entire world is against you and then begin to think of ways to declutter your life. It is something that is sadly worse for many married … [Read more...]
The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age
The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age by Kevin Wilson Fear is not a choice. In the face of danger, nearly everyone with an ounce of sanity is afraid. This reaction is hardwired into us by millions of years of natural selection. The instinct to avoid danger, the fight or flight response, all of these were and are valuable tools, even in the modern, … [Read more...]
Parenting Perils: Threenagers
Parenting Perils: Threenagers by Justina Bahriak “You don’t put a carrot in someone’s face while they’re cutting.” I’ve actually said this to another human being, with conviction, as if it’s some sort of life lesson. In fact, I say nonsensical things like this all day long. Why? Because I’m a parent. That’s right. I live with a tiny dictator who challenges every fiber … [Read more...]
Self-Care for Veterans: “You Gotta Nourish, to Flourish”
Self-Care for Veterans: "You Gotta Nourish, to Flourish" by Moriamo Sulaiman-Ifelodun “You gotta nourish, to flourish” What is Self-Care? Self-care is often beautiful, but often times, it can be a very un-beautiful thing. Nowadays, self-care has become a buzzword. It is awesome to go for a walk, or turn off your phone for an hour or so to disconnect from the world. … [Read more...]
Meditations of an Army Ranger: We Should Not Look at Death as a Reward
Meditations of an Army Ranger: We should not look at death as a reward – But our thought of death should remind us of our lives. “Only the dead have seen the end of war” Attributed to both Plato and Santayana – made famous in Blackhawk Down. The quote, a favorite among Soldiers and stoics alike, illustrates the hopelessness of the human condition in conflict. But to … [Read more...]
Suicides in the Family: Let’s Talk… No Joke
Suicides in the Family: Let's Talk... No Joke by Rob Cook Hey friends, let's get serious for a moment. Five-and-a half years ago my brother killed himself. On the third anniversary of his death, my 19-year-old son, Robbie, killed himself. We were not aware how much my brother's death troubled him, because Robbie held it all in. My son, Austin, turned to alcohol to numb the … [Read more...]
Shedding the Shame of the “Dependa”
Shedding the Shame of the "Dependa" by Liesel Kershul This first appeared in the War Horse Aug 29, 2018 and is reposted here in accordance with their terms of service. The black-and-white shapes on my phone formed letters, and their sequence, I knew, formed words, but, for several moments, my mind refused to make sense of them. If I understood what she'd … [Read more...]
Before You Kill Yourself, Read This
Before You Kill Yourself, Read This by Britta RequeDragicevic You’re thinking about it. Ending your life. Stopping the pain. Doing it because you think it’s best for those around you. You’re tired of your shit being the cause of other people’s pain. Tired of fighting demons. Tired of… just tired. If you are in imminent risk of ending your life, please call 911 or the … [Read more...]
The Acceptance of Not Knowing
The Acceptance of Not Knowing by Wendy Arena This was first published by Wendy Arena in her blog here on June 17, 2020. It was re-published in The Havok Journal with the permission of the author. Working in mental health isn’t about saving people. It’s about doing the work despite not always knowing the answers. Father’s Day is this Sunday. This year it … [Read more...]
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